70s Spots: Holiday Inn ‘Surprise!’ (1975)

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Nice marquee. I wonder how many are left around the globe.

Nice marquee. I wonder how many are left around the globe.

“The best surprise – is no surprise.”

I hope everyone in the US and Canada is enjoying a relaxing, extended Labor day weekend. The following Holiday Inn commercial may help calm your nerves during your time off.

The spot aired in November of 1975 and the actor playing the “Surprise!” hotel clerk appears to be James “Big Fig Newton” Harder.

Holiday Inn ‘Surprise!’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Levi’s Action Slacks (1979)

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70s Spots: Levi’s Action Slacks (1979)

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Ready for action! (Levi's Action Slacks commercial,1979)

Ready for action!
(Levi’s Action Slacks commercial,1979)

“Perhaps the most comfortable slacks a man can wear.”

Here’s a somewhat silly spot for Levi’s Action Slacks featuring the world’s most uncomfortable man. The commercial aired in November of 1979.

70s Fashion: Levi’s Action Slacks Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Peek Freans Cookies (1979)

70s Spots: Peek Freans Cookies (1979)

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Harold, they're at the cookies again!

Harold, they’re at the cookies again!

“Peek Freans are a very serious cookie.”

Peek Freans? I had never heard of such a thing before coming across this commercial. I don’t think we had access to these treats growing up in California in the Seventies.

The spot below aired in February of 1979 and is kind of fun and also a little bit strange. What with the funky name and miniature children and all. Have a look.

Peek Freans Cookie Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Downy ‘April Fresh’ (1977)

70s Spots: Downy ‘April Fresh’ (1977)

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Can you smell the April Freshness?

Can you smell the April Freshness?

“Softens. Freshens. Helps rinse out static cling.”

Here’s another one of those judgemental Downy fabric softener “April Fresh” commercials from 1977. This one aired in June of ’77.

Downy ‘April Fresh’ Commercial, 1977

Previously on 70s Spots: Bold Detergent ‘Polyester’ (1977)

70s Spots: Bold Detergent ‘Polyester’ (1977)

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Score!

Score!

“Bold got the polyester clean as the cotton!”

It’s likely been a while since you struggled to clean your sporty polyester jacket. Here’s Bold detergent to show you how to achieve desirable washing results. The spot aired in June of 1977.

Bold Detergent Commercial, 1977

Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Granada ‘In Germany’ (1976)

70s Spots: Ford Granada ‘In Germany’ (1976)

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Granada or Mercedes - you decide! (Ford commercial, 1976)

Granada or Mercedes – you decide!
(Ford commercial, 1976)

“The new Ford Granada came to Germany to match the quiet of its ride with a $20,000 Mercedes-Benz.”

The brave Ford Granada went to Bavaria to compare itself to Mercedes-Benz. According to this commercial from December, 1976 – it survived.
Catch it below.

Ford Granada ‘In Germany’ Commercial, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Nature Valley Granola Bars (Moosie Drier, 1976)